1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 760 kg more than 1980 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen Visa | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Visa | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
